HeyRuaHow to say “rag” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceirt
- English:
- rag, clothes
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kertch” /cɛɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- ceirteacha (rags)
- Genitive singular:
- ceirte, na ceirte (e.g. dath na ceirte, the colour of the rag)
- Genitive plural:
- ceirteacha, na gceirteacha (e.g. mála na gceirteacha, the rag bag)
What does “ceirt” mean?
“Ceirt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rag
- A piece of old or torn cloth, often used for cleaning or wiping.Also: cloth, clout, duster, swab.
“Ceirt” with the article
The plural of rag in Irish is ceirteacha. Here is ceirt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceirt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceirt, the Irish word for rag.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rag in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rag?
The Irish for rag is ceirt (pronounced “kertch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceirteacha. Depending on context it can also mean clothes.
How do you pronounce ceirt in Irish?
Ceirt is said like “kertch” (IPA /cɛɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of rag in Irish?
The plural of ceirt is ceirteacha; with the article, na ceirteacha means “the rags”. The genitive plural is ceirteacha, as in mála na gceirteacha (the rag bag).
Does ceirt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceirt can mean rag or clothes, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceirt change to cheirt or gceirt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceirt becomes mo cheirt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceirt (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceirt and giobal?
Both can mean rag; ceirt is the usual word for a cleaning cloth, while giobal suggests a tattered scrap or rag of clothing.
